Summer has officially arrived in Tunisia. The hot Mediterranean sun is at its strongest, skies are blue, children are off from school, and weekends are spent at the beach (for those who live close enough!). Summer is a special time of year in Tunisia, just like in many countries of the world. It might not […]
Who likes hummus? How about layers of phyllo pastry and butter?
British-Jordanian actress and 2007 winner of Celebrity MasterChef, Nadia Sawalha, gives us an overview of how to prepare baklava and hummus in this video by the Jordan Tourism Board.
Do you have a favorite food experienced during your travels?
I’m beginning to wear a light jacket in Amman during the evening, do you know what that means?
Jordan’s olive harvest season is quickly approaching!
It is one of my favorite times of the year and we would love to invite those living in Jordan or touring Jordan on October 19 & 26 or November 9 to […]
You probably aren’t going to be looking for Lucky Charms on your Jordan tour, but there is a sweet here that I would describe as magically delicious. I’ll even go out on a limb and say that it is more magical than Lucky Charms.
The name of the dessert: kenafe. The way it’s made: shred […]
When traveling, an opportunity often arises to do something outside your comfort zone.
At these moments, I’ve found it helpful to tell myself: “I will not be denied this experience!”… then dive in.
There are certain culinary adventures that travelers don’t often experience when on a Jordan tour. I have lived in Jordan for a while now […]
The unexpected and unscripted moments are often when some of the most significant travel memories are experienced.
Our guests had a son studying Arabic abroad at a Jordanian university and his family took advantage of this opportunity to travel to Jordan themselves. They wanted to see the great tour sites of Jordan, interact with the […]
Jordanian figs are delicious, and there are more ways to enjoy them than simply popping them in your mouth. Try this blue cheese stuffed fig recipe!
As an American living in Jordan, Ramadan can be a lonely time. Many of my local friends are exhausted during the day, and busy with family in the evenings. Occasionally, however, an invitation comes to break the fast with them. Daniel, myself, and my son recently had an amazing meal […]
My mother just came to Jordan for a visit and the one thing she wanted to take home with her; dates. Why? Because dates from the Middle East are awesome! We are always thrilled when date season comes around. My three year old son will eat them until you make […]
In The Avengers, Tony Stark asks, “You ever try shawarma?… I don’t know what it is, but I want to try it.”
Well, Tony Stark, you are in for a treat. Shawarma is one of the reasons I love living in Jordan. After watching The Avengers, I decided to stroll down […]
